"Never be morose and be pleasant even in mom-ents of crisis." This was the quintessence of the message I received from Rev. Fr. Nedum-kallel, the founder Principal of the College. To be frank, I followed this dictum through-out my life."

"My success in life is primarily due to the five principles of learning, which I have harnessed from Nirmala College, my `alma mater'. They are: adherence to the Mission chosen, perseverance of purpose, hard work, Sincere prayer and teachers' blessings."